To attend any Rotary Club of Oklahoma City event, including Tuesday luncheons, one must be a member of the Rotary Club of Oklahoma City, a Visiting Rotarian, or a guest of one of the members.
7-21-2026
No Livestream or video of meeting. IN PERSON ONLY!
Chad Richison – PayCom
Paycom Founder, CEO and Chairman
Chad Richison is the founder and CEO of one of the largest software companies in the world, known for its pioneering technology that continues to shape the human capital management industry. Under his leadership, Paycom has repeatedly been recognized for advancing the industry through employee first technology, earning Fast Company’s World’s Most Innovative Companies distinction in 2022 for its industry first automated payroll tool Beti®, and again in 2025 for GONE®, its fully automated time off request decisioning tool.
A graduate of the University of Central Oklahoma, Richison’s honors include being ranked in the top 10 CEOs for large companies by Comparably, named one of Oklahoma’s Most Admired CEOs, ranked as one of the top 100 CEOs nationally by Glassdoor, named EY’s Entrepreneur of the Year and named to Forbes’ 2026 list of Greatest Self-Made Americans.
Chair of the Day
AJ Griffin
AJ Griffin, Ed.D., is an accomplished policy leader, nonprofit executive, and former Oklahoma State Senator with a deep commitment to improving the lives of children and families. As CEO of the Potts Family Foundation, she advances initiatives that support early childhood development, family well-being, and equitable economic opportunity across Oklahoma. A lifelong Oklahoman and citizen of the Cherokee Nation, AJ brings a unique blend of public service, education, and advocacy to her work. Her career reflects a passion for building collaborative solutions that strengthen communities, particularly in rural areas and underserved populations throughout the state.
Dr. Griffin holds degrees from Oklahoma State University, the University of Central Oklahoma, and Baylor University. She was the recipient of numerous awards for her work as a legislator, including the Kate Barnard Child Advocate of the Year award. The Journal Record recently named her as one of the 50 most influential Oklahomans.
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